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The U.S. Flag

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United States flag on a flagpole in front of the US Capitol building. Caption. Our flag represents the people and ideals.

Recalls the history of the United States flag from the Revolutionary War to the present. Explains what flags symbolize and what the parts of the flag mean. Also recalls flag etiquette, and stresses the importance of respecting this symbol of America.

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Runtime: 14 minutes, 7 seconds

Topic: Social Science
Subtopic: Patriotism
Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 8
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Release Year: 2002
Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
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Words that read, "Join or die," appear beneath a sketch of a snake cut into 8 segments, with the initials of the first 8 states of the U, S next to each segment. Behind that is a painting of a colonial battle. Caption. The 'Join or Die' flag.

White headstone marking the grave of Estelle Frasius, a nurse from Kansas in the Army Nurse Corps during World War 1, appears in a grass field with other similar headstones. Caption. We honor the men and women who have given their lives.

The green Statue of Liberty seen from below against a bright sky. Caption. Her lamp held high as a welcoming light of hope.

Frame of the American bald eagle perched on a thick branch surrounded by leaves and branches. Caption. For the Great Seal of the United States.

Televised interview shows a boy looking towards camera with a microphone held up in front of him. Title bar below reads, "What is voting?" Caption. Put a check who they want to vote.

An aerial photo of the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. Caption. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.

Still image from: Origin of Everything: Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?

Black and white photo of a man and woman in pilot uniforms standing next to a building. Caption. Such as W, A, S, P, S. Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Woman wearing a leather jacket and sitting in front of a lake. Caption. I chose infantry because it was the opposite of a desk job.

2 teenage girls stand outdoors in front of a concrete block wall. 1 girl's arm rests on the shoulder of the other girl who holds a microphone while speaking. Both look towards the camera.